video, un: white heron

[mistsplitter]

[ The video starts off with a cat. A very fluffy cat with familiar ribbons where a cat's "side bangs" would be, and a familiar tiara-like ponytail… Said cat's fluffy tail is up as it is perched on someone she's comfortable with. As for said ‘comfortable someone’, all one can see of him is his midsection- a ribbed, sleeveless turtleneck top with his face out of shot. The focus of this was, after all, on the teeny fluffball. ]

Okay. We’re rolling.

[ Clearing her throat, which sounds like a cat trying to cough up a fur ball, she begins to speak: ]

Greetings. My name is Kamisato Ayaka, and as you can see, I have turned into a cat.

[ But because she is a cat? All one would be able to hear is her meowing at the camera. Literal "nya" and "meow" sounds, and no actual words being spoken. She… thinks people can understand her, because Cloud sure can. ]

Nya nya nya, nya nya nyanyanya, nya nya… [ She's talking about how this is probably Kizuna and asking if there is a way to reverse it as soon as possible because she has work to do… her ears fold inward and she "nyaa"s sadly. Out of shot, there’s a soft sigh before the magi-comm’s camera is angled up, leaving just the head of Nyayaka barely in frame as Cloud leans down a little to show up. ]

Right. That just about covers everything. [ covers what ] Anyone that’s got any ideas, thanks in advance.

[ The camera angles back down to Miss Kameowsato. ]

Nya.

[ Ever polite, Ayaka bows her head as thanks. ]

Think you got it, [ says an out of shot Cloud, hand coming down to gently pat her atop her floofy head before he reaches to stop the recording. ]

Comments

un: traveler

[brilliantdiamond]

[...]

[Should he state the obvious and tell her no one can understand? No, this is too cute, he doesn't want to spoil the fun right away.]

Looks like turning into a cat is pretty popular these days.

I had something similar happen to me recently -- do you guys need any help?

un: exsoldierboy

[sultanofsquat]

Seems like it.

[ It sure as hell was one interesting wake-up. All he's gonna say? Thank god for healing Materia. fdjksla ]

Would be good. [ Help. Specifically her. ...she's too cute, but she's better as a human plsthx. ] you think it's got something to do with what she said?

[ You know. Kizuna? ]

[mistsplitter]

Nya nya, nya nya nya... nya?

[ "We were on our way to the estate when you transformed into a human again. Do you remember? Did you do anything along the way?" ]

un: afairguy

[fairlyheroic]

[oh no, this is the cutest problem he's ever seen. Does he have any idea how to help? Not at the moment, but he can be moral support!]

You look so cute!

[. . . sort of!]

[mistsplitter]

... nya.

[ This is rather difficult to accept as a compliment right now, Zack. Even if you can't understand her, it is clear she is not amused. ]

un: exsoldierboy

[sultanofsquat]

'Bout the first cat I ever got along with.

[ Not counting Aether's perma-kitty ears and tail. Cloud is Mr. "Big Scary Man" to Gaia's feline populous. ]

un: alberich

[icepatch]

...you do know no one understood a word she said, yes?

[Kaeya couldn't help but raise an amused brow as he watched the scene unfold. Ayaka was utterly adorable though. At least it was easy enough to tell it was her.]

Of course, I'm assuming you two are asking for help.

[mistsplitter]

[ Genuine cluelessness shows in her expression. ]

Nya?

[ Then she looks back up at Cloud, then back at the video. Why isn't she being understood? Cloud does... Maybe it's her voice?

So she clears her throat again. ]

Nya nyanya?

[ Do you understand her now KAJSJAJD ]

[sultanofsquat]

What?

[ But- But...! He understood Ayaka perfectly! It was uncanny having her voice come out of a teeny little fluffy cat like that, but he knew it was her. Who do you think put the ribbons in her fur? kasjdfh ]

But then...

[ Could this have something to do with the depth of their Kizuna bond? The camera tone remains sepia, but if one looks close enough, they'll see that some of the spikes of his hair seemed to be a different share from the rest of his golden blond hair. Subtly. Oh-so-subtly. ]

un: fried-tofu-with-all-the-frills, Video

[guujigang]

[ After laughing to herself for about a good minute, Yae composes herself before replying. She turns her camera on and tries not to laugh. Okay, gameface. ]

My, what a predicament for our poor Kamisato... And it happened to the good one to.

[ Sorry Ayato ]

If you two need any help, any at all, my schedule is wide open. Perhaps cat food is in order?

[ Sorry Ayaka ]

[mistsplitter]

[ Guuji Yae, please...

Ayaka shakes her head a couple of times, followed by a very firm: ]

Nyo.

[ That means "No" in cat. ]

[sultanofsquat]

[ You were laughing before hitting 'Camera On', weren't you. Still, Cloud has to fight the urge to start petting her while she sits in his lap, instead a hand gently resting atop her back.

...too damn flufy. ]

Not exactly how I pictured sending a first invite. [ He is finally in his own home in Kyoto, now. ] Think I'll stick to... [ ... Huh. He looks at Ayaka. Then back to Miko. ] ...what can she eat till this blows over.

[ Because he's confident that he'll find a way to change her back. Aether did! There's some potential ideas. Before the Head Shrine Maiden can say anything just yet though, his expression goes deadpan as he adds, ]

Don't say cat food.

[ But fish... ]

un: music2myears

[afoolshope]

I'm afraid I don't speak cat but... [He leaned away from the camera and called off screen: Koro-chan! Over here.

Soon, an albino shiba inu joined in and tilted his head.]

Arf? [Translation: Ayaka?]

[mistsplitter]

[ Oh! It's Koro-chan!!!! Ayaka waves at the dog, a cute little fluffy paw on screen. He even said her name!

If Minato doesn't understand, perhaps Koro-chan can? Her tail is up, blocking whatever's behind her as she tries to communicate with her fellow animal. ]

Greetings, Koro-chan. Are you able to understand me?

[ Though to Minato, it's just a bunch of "meows" ]

[sultanofsquat]

[ Cloud sighs in response, his shoulders drooping slightly. ]

Guess that settles that, then... [ Cloud, for the moment, understands Nekonese. ]

?

[ Arf? Cloud definitely doesn't understand that part. But it looks like Ayaka does! That's...progress, at least. Even if it seems like the swordsman was going to play translator till this hex is lifted. ]

She's asking Koro-chan if he can understand her. So far so good, [ he also hums softer as he rubs the back of his neck. ]

text | un: scream.

[shurajodo]

This fucking rules
I have no idea what just happened

[mistsplitter]

[ Well then! Texting she can do, albeit it takes a while... ]

I have transformed into a cat.

[sultanofsquat]

[ This fucking doesn't!? ... cuteness aside. BUT IT DOESN'T?!? ]

We get that now.

video — un: tsuugen

[nagano]

[ There's an arukibake on his head. Five more on his shoulders. A few Inugami are having a conversation behind him. ]

Hey, Cloud! When'd you get such a cute cat?

[ A beat. ]

Just kidding. Did Kamisato get hexed? My cat tongue isn't very strong. Can't understand her.

[mistsplitter]

[ ... KAITO YOU WERE HER FRIEND. So much betrayal. 💔 ]

Nya.

[ Huff! She looks away, indignant. She is not a cat!

She is right now, but SHE IS NOT ACTUALLY ONE!!! 😡 ]

[sultanofsquat]

[ Good to see that the trend hasn't stopped! Spotting Kaito, he instead sighs with a little bow of his head, closing his eyes momentarily. ]

First thing in the morning.

[ Sorry Nyayaya. He's gonna lean into the kitty angle just a touch. This is for the claw marks. JKDFSLA ]

Thinking so... Could a Yokai be behind this?— [ Blink. ] Guess it is true...

[ Others have been saying so as well. ]

shortly after this post goes up

[sultanofsquat]

[ Well, they got a fair share of ideas. And left with the embarrassing revelation that Ayaka had presented herself on the network all prim and proper, just for everyone to hear mews and hairball hacking sounds where she thought she was clearing her throat. ...thank Archon she actually wasn't hocking furballs. Once they've gathered enough details and information to try a couple methods in restoring her to her original form, Cloud's first order of business is to retrieve the bangle in the drawer by his bedside. Why that specifically? So he can properly slot the Healing Materia he has after equipping said bangle.

There's next to no fanfare involved, his body softly glowing before he brushes an open palm down the front of his chest, letting a low level cure spell wash over where there were once claw marks. As he does so, the blemishes underneath his shirt soon to fade away too, Cloud lets out a soft sigh before looking over to where he last saw Ayaka. ]

...

I said I wasn't mad.

[mistsplitter]

[ She is sad. So very, very sad.

Thank you. ]

I promised to nyaver hurt you.

[ So she is hiding under the bedside table, huddled up against the farthest leg of it, fluffy tail coiled around her protectively.

But because Cloud's used his materia, she slowly peeks out from under the table, tail now curling around the outer leg of it as she reveals herself. ]

Is it better meow?

video;

[haran]

[OMINOUS AURA.]

Cloud.

What is the meaning of this?

video; 1/2

[sultanofsquat]

[ ... oh shit ]

Wish I could tell you. Last night she was fine and the next—